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a. Nutritious Food
Food is one of our survival needs. Nutritious food
helps the body in the physical, mental and social
development of an individual. It gives energy to
the body to fight against different types of diseases,
germs and keep us healthy. Lack of sufficient amount
of food leads us to malnutrition. Malnutrition is the
cause of different types of diseases. This results
to low quality of life. Therefore, nutritious and
balanced diet must be provided to the members of
the family for maintaining quality of life.

b. Size of Family Fig: 7
Size of family refers to the number of member
in a family. Size of family is another element
of quality of life. If the family size is small, the
needs and demands of its members can be
easily fulfilled. A harmonious environment
can be maintained in the family with mutual
understanding, co-operation, sharing love and
affection etc. On the other hand, when there is
a big family, even the basic needs and demands
like food, health facilities and education cannot Fig: 8
be easily fulfilled. As a result, family peace and harmony is disturbed. Therefore, size of
family has an important role in living quality of life.

c. Health
Good health is another basic need of every
people. Healthy people are considered as the
assets of any country since they can contribute
in the development of the family, society and
the nation. So, good health is also considered
as a component of quality of life. For good
health of its citizens, the government should
manage necessary health services and facilities
and make them easily accessible. When we are
physically and mentally healthy, we can easily Fig: 9
involve in getting education, good employment, look after the fulfillment of family needs,
etc. This helps to maintain quality of life. To be healthy, following factors are to be taken
into consideration:

1. Intake of balanced and nutritious diet
2. Get enough/sound sleep
3. Drink sufficient amount of pure water

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